Today, November 2, is the Feast of All Souls. Today, the Church commemorates all those who have gone before us in the faith and who are being… Read more “The Feast of All Souls”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Terror in New York City
Yesterday afternoon, a man drove a rented Home Depot truck onto a bike and pedestrian path in New York City, purposefully striking several people. As of now,… Read more “Terror in New York City”
The Solemnity of All Saints
Today, November 1, is the Solemnity of All Saints. I love the saints! I have come to learn about a number of them over the years, many… Read more “The Solemnity of All Saints”
God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for the Existence of God, Part 33
EVIDENCE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD FROM OBSERVATION: SOMETHING RATHER THAN NOTHING It may be so obvious that we miss it, but the first thing we observe… Read more “God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for the Existence of God, Part 33”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 5
5. The mystery of the holy Church is manifest in its very foundation. The Lord Jesus set it on its course by preaching the Good News, that… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 5”
Listening to the Women of the “Me too” Campaign
Amy Swearer is a conservative who works at the Heritage Foundation. In the link below, she recounts how she was the victim of a sexual assault, though… Read more “Listening to the Women of the “Me too” Campaign”
Pets Preferred Over Children
This article opens an interesting discussion. Having a pet is becoming more popular as having children is becoming less popular. Pets, after all, exist in our lives… Read more “Pets Preferred Over Children”
FBI Human Trafficking Raid
This is one of those “good news/bad news” stories. The FBI conducted a raid in various sites around the nation resulting in the arrest of 120 human… Read more “FBI Human Trafficking Raid”
Child Sexual Abuse in Hollywood: Does Anybody Care?
The revelation of sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein has had the added effect of bringing some attention, though far too little, the the epidemic of child… Read more “Child Sexual Abuse in Hollywood: Does Anybody Care?”
St. Luke the Evangelist
Today, October 18, is the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. According to tradition and what has been deduced from his writings, St. Luke was born a… Read more “St. Luke the Evangelist”